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Why have ILS? l l l A path to decent work An international legal framework for fair and stable globalization A level playing field A means of improving economic performance A safety net in times of economic crisis A strategy for reducing poverty Sharing the sum of international experience www. itcilo. org International Training Centre of the ILO © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 l 2
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International Labour Standards Conventions n International treaties n When ratified, are legally binding n If not ratified, could represent legal objectives and influence national legislation n 188 Conventions (as of May 2009) l Recommendations n Not open to ratification n Not legally binding n Provide general or technical guidelines on national policy and practice n 199 Recommendations (as of May 2009) l Protocols www. itcilo. org International Training Centre of the ILO © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 l 4
Subjects covered by ILS l l l l Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations Forced labour Elimination of child labour and protection of children and young persons Equality of opportunity and treatment Tripartite consultation Labour administration and inspection Employment policy and promotion Vocational guidance and training Employment security § www. itcilo. org Social policy l l l Social policy Wages Working time Occupational safety and health Social security Maternity protection Migrant workers Seafarers Fishers Dockworkers Indigenous and tribal peoples Specific categories of workers International Training Centre of the ILO © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 l 5
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The Double-discussion Procedure Suggestions from governments, workers, employers, ILO Office, UN Agencies, etc. Role of social partners: GOVERNING BODY Participation Governments Consultation OFFICE: I Report OFFICE: II Report TRIPARTITE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE First discussion Participation OFFICE: III Report OFFICE: IV Report Governments TRIPARTITE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Second discussion CONFERENCE PLENARY Adoption www. itcilo. org International Training Centre of the ILO Consultation Participation 8 © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 Governments
2009 - Gender equality at the heart of decent work (general discussion) 2010 - Recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of employment - Review of the follow-up to the 1998 ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work 2011 - Recurrent discussion on the strategic objective of social protection www. itcilo. org Standard-Setting First Discussion Second Discussion - Strengthening national responses to HIV/Aids in the world of work ( with a view to the adoption of an autonomous Recommendation) None - Decent work for Domestic workers (Standard setting) International Training Centre of the ILO - Strengthening national responses to HIV/Aids in the world of work ( with a view to the adoption of an autonomous Recommendation) - Decent work for Domestic workers (Standard setting) 9 © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 General Discussion
Standards-Setting Policy Since 1994 l 1995 -2002: Working Party on Policy regarding the Revision of Standards (pre-1985 instruments) l Governing Body document GB 298/LILS/4. . . Implications for n Standards setting n Ratification promotion n Supervision of ratified and unratified instruments www. itcilo. org International Training Centre of the ILO © International Training Centre of the ILO 2007 l 10